Machiko Yashiro
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 10, 1939 in Hokkaido, Japan
- Active Years
- 1959–1973 (15 Years)
- Total Credits
- 71 credits in database
Biography
Machiko Yashiro is an actress born on August 10, 1939, in Hokkaido, Japan. Known for her work in film and television, she has 71 known credits. Her filmography includes appearances in titles such as Hatamoto taikutsu otoko: Nazo no Ryûjin Misaki, Nihon aku nin den, and Gangster Cop. Additional works featuring Yashiro include A Kamikaze Cop, Gang vs. Gang, Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation Ceremony, Bakeneko: A Vengeful Spirit, Dice and Swords, Run, Genta, Run!, Evil Boss vs. Henchmen, and The Man of Victory. She is also known by the name 八代万智子 and the transliteration Матико Ясиро. As of 2026, she is 87 years old.
Career overview
Machiko Yashiro is an actress born on August 10, 1939, in Hokkaido, Japan. With a career spanning 71 known credits, she has established herself as a performer in the Japanese film industry. Her work includes appearances in various titles such as Hatamoto taikutsu otoko: Nazo no Ryûjin Misaki, which was released in 1963, as well as the 1970 film Gangster Cop and the 1971 production Nihon aku nin den.
Her filmography encompasses a diverse range of projects, reflecting her extensive involvement in acting. Among her other notable credits are A Kamikaze Cop, Gang vs. Gang, and Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation Ceremony. She has also appeared in Bakeneko: A Vengeful Spirit, Dice and Swords, Run, Genta, Run!, Evil Boss vs. Henchmen, and The Man of Victory. As of 2026, Yashiro is 87 years old.
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Full Filmography
71 titles- Spider Woman (1973)
- A Scarred Life (1971)
- King of the Widow-Killers (1971)
- Troops of Darkness (1971)
- Chivalrous Man: Junkyard of Life (1971)
- Kigeki Ijiwaru Daishougai (1971)
- The Sucker's Blunt Dagger (1971)
- Evil Boss vs. Henchmen (1971) as Satoe
- Wolves of the City, Money Hunters (1970)
- A Kamikaze Cop (1970) as Maki Noriko
- Modern Sorority (1970)
- Kigeki Gyanburu Hisshôhô (1970)
- Fear of Sex (1970)
- The Experience (1970)
- Playgirl (1969)
- Brothers Serving Time (1969)
- Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation Ceremony (1969)
- The Biggest Gamble (1969)
- Sex and Life (1969)
- The Bad Guy Blues (1969)
- Secret Information (1968)
- Dice and Swords (1968)
- Bakeneko: A Vengeful Spirit (1968) as Lady Hyuga
- The Man of Victory (1967)
- The Tale of Genji (1966) as Oborozukiyo
- Three Wild Cats (1966) as Yoko
- Prison Walls of Abashiri 3 (1965) as Fujiko
- New Marital Relations (1963)
- Gang vs. G-Men: Safe Breakers (1963)
- The Mysterious Cape (1963) as Asano
- Police Precinct: Backing Investigation (1963)
- Tokyo Untouchable: Escape (1963)
- Love School (1962)
- Komadori shimai oke-sa wataridori (1962)
- Waka zakura kenka matoi (1962)
- The Duel at the Satta Pass (1962)
- Four Sisters (1962) as Mitsumine's woman
- Gang vs. Gang (1962)
- The Injured Boy (1962)
- The Ambitious Youth (1962) as Yukiko
- 新婚シリーズ 最初が肝心 (1962)
- Jigoku no kagebōshi (1962)
- Nerai uchi buraikan (1962)
- 新婚シリーズ 月給日は嫌い (1962)
- The Happy-Go-Lucky Guy (1961)
- Run, Genta, Run! (1961)
- Tale of a Company Boss 3 (1961) as Masachiyo
- Red Flowers of Hell (1961)
- Mist and Shadows (1961)
- Police Department Part 15: Alibi (1961)
- Darling Escape (1961)
- The Prickly Mouthed Geisha, Part 4 (1961)
- The Yellow Climate (1961)
- Devil's Nursery Rhyme (1961) as Sumako Izumi
- Mannen Taro and His Feminine Colleagues (1961) as Miss Kushiro
- Akai kage no otoko (1961)
- Greed in Broad Daylight (1961)
- The Eighth Enemy (1961)
- 腕まくり七色娘 (1961)
- Man with the Funky Hat (1961)
- Police Precinct Part 12 (1960)
- Police Precinct Part 14 (1960)
- The Great Road (1960)
- The World's Most Noble Guy: Taro's Rush (1960)
- Harukanaru haha no kao (1960)
- Seven-Color Mask: Red Jaguar - The Final Trump Card (1960)
- Seven-Color Mask: Red Jaguar - Horror of the Black Hand (1960)
- Seven-Color Mask: Red Jaguar - Million Dollar Showdown (1960)
- Nanairo Kamen (1959) as Keiko Yashiro
- The Prickly Mouthed Geisha (1959) as Taeko Katagiri
- Police Precinct: Nothing Left at the Scene (1959)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Machiko Yashiro best known for?
Machiko Yashiro is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Wolves of the City, Money Hunters (1970).
When and where was Machiko Yashiro born?
Machiko Yashiro was born on August 10, 1939 in Hokkaido, Japan.
How many credits does Machiko Yashiro have?
Machiko Yashiro has accumulated over 71 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 1973.
What is Machiko Yashiro's background in cinema and television?
Machiko Yashiro is an actress born on August 10, 1939, in Hokkaido, Japan. Known for her work in film and television, she has 71 known credits. Her filmography includes appearances in titles such as Hatamoto taikutsu otoko: Nazo no Ryûjin Misaki, Nihon aku nin den, and Gangster Cop. Additional works featuring Yashiro i...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Wolves of the City, Money Hunters (1970) — aged about 30
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